The National Information Technology Development Agency, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Advisor and QNA, has announced the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference.
This announcement was disclosed in an inauguration press conference held at NITDA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, noting that the event is slated for July 9-10, 2025, with the theme ‘Building A Resilient Digital Future.’
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, urged all critical stakeholders in the public and private sectors to be part of the epoch conference.
He explained that the conference is not merely to guard against cyber threats but also pivotal in building future cybersecurity in Nigeria and the African continent.
“The conference will serve as a launchpad for the new ideas, strategic initiatives, and sustainable partnerships aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape.”
He emphasised that the conference, which would be held annually, would help to mitigate against cyber threats and help to annexe the huge revenue and job opportunities potential in the sector.
On his part, Sa’ad Abubakar, National Cybersecurity Coordinator of ONSA, highlighted the significance of the conference to safeguarding the nation’s cyberspace.
“Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and it is impacting the nation’s national security,” he stated.
Similarly, the managing director of QNA, Ankit Shukla, said he is excited to collaborate with NITDA and the Nigerian government to achieve the aim of the conference.
The NCSC is not just an event; it is a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and capacity building across cyberspace.
Earlier, a representative of the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria lauded the initiative and called for active participation by Nigerians.
The events come on the heels of a surge in cyberattacks in Nigeria.
Recall that the chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, said the agency learned about six commercial banks that were recently hacked.